Me: Did you hear about Roxanne's* step-dad passing away?
Mom: NO! When did that happen?
Me: Thanksgiving morning!
Mom: Well, you know, come to think of it, I did overhear Roxanne mention something about that while we were there. I remember hearing her say that she was hoping her step-dad's sisters would step up and help with the funeral arrangements, but she hadn't heard anything. It's just a shame, isn't it?
Me: Yeah. It's horrible that no one takes care of their family anymore. That's like Ty's step-grandfather. His actual brother won't help pay for his full-time care at an Alzheimer's facility. Why should he when the in-laws, Ty-man's parents, are footing the bill?
Mom: I think it's just sad.
Me: Me, too. That's why when you get old and senile and start smelling funny, I'm dumping you off at Uncle Jeff's house.
*Hey, sis-in-law! You're in the blog! Please, don't kill me!
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Who Am I?
- Coal Miner's Granddaughter
- I am the 40-ish granddaughter of Frank (see header), a fiddle-playing coal miner from West Virginia. I was born and raised in said state and have lived in Georgia since 1994. I have a wonderful husband, three beautiful kids, one cranky cat, and one anxiety-ridden dog.
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7 comments:
LOL And what, pray tell, did she say to THAT?
You're such a sweet and thoughtful daughter. She was probably feeling all warm and fuzzy that you already have a plan. Right?
My mom has already promised to take a hop off of the Cumberland Falls so I don't have to put up with her! Thoughtful ain't she! ;-)
I told my kids that I just want an 8x8 room, a small bed with a memory foam mattress, high speed internet and some cup a soup a few times a day... I'm pretty low maintenance.
My mom says she is just going to go for a very long walk in the wilderness.
I find that both sad & scary.
My dad keeps getting information in the mail from retirement places. He says, "Why do I want to go live with a bunch of old people?" ;)
My mother is totally going into a home. Not mine, of course.
I'm totally going to hell.
Violet - She blinked and said, "Oh God no! Send me to your Uncle Tom! Jeff would kill me!"
Other Heather - Oh, she rocks!
jGrrl - Add DirecTV and a TiVo to that and I'd be right there with you!
Kaila - Your mom sounds very Japanese. The forest at the foot of Mt. Fuji is a popular suicide destination.
Gypsy - HA! That sounds like my mom!
Giggle Pixie - Honey, I'll be right there with you!
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